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Node.js Backend Development: Complete Guide

Build scalable backend services with Node.js. Express, Fastify, and best practices for production.

Rottawhite Team14 min readJanuary 24, 2025
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Node.js for Backend

Node.js enables JavaScript on the server with excellent performance.

Frameworks

Express

  • Minimal and flexible
  • Large ecosystem
  • Easy to learn

    • Fastify

  • High performance
  • Schema validation
  • Plugin architecture

    • NestJS

  • Enterprise architecture
  • TypeScript first
  • Modular design

    • Best Practices

  • Use async/await
  • Handle errors properly
  • Implement logging
  • Use environment variables
  • Security best practices

    • Performance Tips

  • Use connection pooling
  • Implement caching
  • Cluster mode
  • Optimize database queries

    • Conclusion

    Node.js is excellent for building fast, scalable backend services.

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